The pre-eminent guitarist of our time.
Boston Magazine
The Monet of the classical guitar ... a master colorist.
Atlanta Journal
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Sharon Isbin performing Andecy by Andrew York
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2010 GRAMMY AWARD WINNER
Sharon Isbin received a 2010 GRAMMY AWARD for
‘Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (without orchestra)’
for her CD Journey to the New World (Sony). She is the first guitarist
in 43 years to receive a 2nd classical Grammy, and the only classical
artist to perform in the 52nd Annual Awards.
#1 Bestselling Classical CD at
Amazon.com,
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63 Consecutive Weeks, BILLBOARD Top Classical Crossover Chart
NPR’s All Things Considered
June 4, 2009
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Sharon Isbin’s Journey to the New World
with Joan Baez & Mark O’Connor
Sony Classical 88697-45456-2
Exclusive Sony Masterworks recording artist Sharon Isbin’s release
is a voyage from the British Isles to the New World. She is
joined by folk legend Joan Baez and violin virtuoso Mark O’Connor. World
premieres: Joan Baez Suite by John Duarte for solo guitar and Strings &
Threads Suite for violin and guitar by O’Connor.
“Sharon’s exquisite playing allowed me to revisit and fall in love with
these songs all over again.”
Joan Baez
WQXR-FM 105.9 New York
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KBAQ Radio, CD of the Week
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Sharon & Joan Baez in recording studio, Nov. 19, 2007. |
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Sharon Isbin Performs at the White House
President Obama and the First Lady listen to Sharon Isbin perform at the White
House Evening of Classical Music November 4, 2009.
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Sharon Isbin performs at the White House
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WQXR-FM Interviews Sharon About Performing at the White House |
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SCORSESE’S OSCAR WINNING THE DEPARTED
2008 GRAMMY Nomination
Sharon Isbin is featured on the soundtrack of Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award
winning The Departed starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson and Matt Damon.
She was also heard on the Awards telecast excerpt viewed by nearly 40 million.
4 ACADEMY AWARDS, including BEST PICTURE and BEST DIRECTOR
She is featured on Howard Shore’s GRAMMY-nominated score CD (New Line)
and on the Rolling Stones/Van Morrison/Allman Bros./Beach Boys
compilation (Warner).
Visit the Music page to learn more.
Sharon performed at the 2007 Coolidge Awards in Boston honoring
Oscar winning film editor Thelma Schoonmaker, pictured here with
Martin Scorsese and Howard Shore. Photo by David Fox. |
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Sharon Isbin & New York Philharmonic
Warner Classics 2564-60296-2
2005 Latin GRAMMY nomination for ‘Best Classical Album’
2006 GLAAD Award nomination for ‘Outstanding Music Artist’
Concertos by Villa-Lobos & Ponce, and Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez in
the Philharmonic’s first-ever recording with guitar. 17 weeks BILLBOARD
Top Classical Chart.
Visit the Music page to learn more.
Their June 2004 performances in Avery Fisher Hall were hailed as
‘Perfection’ NY Times, ‘Brilliant’ Toronto Star. Standing ovations and
encore for the Philharmonic’s first guitar soloist in 26 years.
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Sharon Isbin acknowledges the audience’s standing ovation
in her New York Philharmonic debut June 24, 2004, Avery Fisher Hall.
Photo by Chris Lee. |
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GRAMMY AWARD WINNER
Teldec 8573-81830-2
Sharon Isbin’s world premiere recording of concertos written for her by
Christopher Rouse and Tan Dun received a 2002 GRAMMY Award, and
Germany’s prestigious ECHO KLASSIK AWARD. She performed on the German
award broadcast for 1 million viewers.
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Sharon Isbin Performs at Ground Zero
Sharon Isbin performed at Ground Zero for the internationally televised
memorial on September 11, 2002. Pictured here with Hillary Clinton. |
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Steve Vai and Isbin Premiere Vai’s Blossom Suite
Rock legend Steve Vai and Isbin premiered Vai’s Blossom Suite in Paris,
February 2005, during her weeklong series at the Theatre du Chatelet. |
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NPR’s All Things Considered
Hear Sharon Isbin’s
May 4 Feature
in RealAudio. |
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GRAMMY AWARD WINNER!
Sharon Isbin received a 2001 Grammy Award for her CD Dreams of a
World (Teldec) for ‘Best Instrumental Soloist Performance without
orchestra’. She is
the first classical guitarist in 28 years to
receive a Grammy. The announcement
was broadcast to nearly 2 billion television
viewers in 180 countries.
Visit the Music page to learn more.
At the 43rd Annual GRAMMY Awards, Staples Center in
Los Angeles, February 21, 2001. Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect. |
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